(b)
A domestic or foreign corporation
, nonprofit
corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership,
limited liability partnership, limited partnership association, professional
association, business trust, or unincorporated nonprofit association that
has a business address in this state. If the agent is
an entity other than a domestic corporation, the agent shall meet the
requirements of Title XVII of the Revised Code for an entity of the agent's
type to transact business or exercise privileges in this state.

(2)
Whenever
appointment or designation of a statutory agent is required by this chapter,
the appointment or designation shall be on a form prescribed by the secretary
of state for the administration of this chapter and shall conform with section
1702.06 of the Revised Code.